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08-25-2006, 08:25 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 43
M.O.C. #5936
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Passegers in trailer while driving
I have been told that if you have a two way radio that someone could be in the tailer while you are driving down the highway.
Is this true?
Does anyone do that?
Is it safe?
How is the ride?
Do you have to have certin set up on the trailer or the TV (supenison etc)?
Why would you do that?
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08-25-2006, 08:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 749
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I believe some states allow it, but most states don't. There may be a difference between a TT and a 5er, too. Several people on the forum have commented that it's not the most comfortable ride back there, in any case. I put my dogs in the 5er once. We monitored them with a baby monitor, and I didn't like what I heard. That was the last time.
In most rigs, there isn't enough room for someone to ride back there anyway, and there are no safety devices. I think I'd sum it all up by saying it's not a good idea,and I wouldn't want to be the person back there even if it were.
Bob
'99 Volvo / '05 3400RL
2 Shih Tzu guard dogs
1 lonely Siberian Husky
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08-25-2006, 09:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Campbell River
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M.O.C. #4976
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08-26-2006, 12:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
Posts: 10,917
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Legal or not I wouldn't do it.
It is not at all comfortable not to mention the safety issue.
As an experiment get in the trailer while someone drags it done the road. Besure they take a few turns and throw in a few sudden braking episodes. I promise you that you'll be using that 2 way to beg them to stop and let you out.
"Why would you do that?" Maybe as some form of punishment?????
Glenn
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08-26-2006, 01:14 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Wetumpka
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Glen accidently turned the rig around with me inside and I can testify personally that you do NOT want to ride back there, not even for a short time. It was very uncomfortable and unstable.
Judy
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Traveling with Glen and Greta in our 2004 Dodge dually and Montana 3380 RL
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08-26-2006, 01:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Apple Valley
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08-26-2006, 02:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Silver Springs
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I stayed in back once while we moved from one campsite in a park just down a couple of spots. I sat on the steps and watched everything inside jiggle around. It's a wonder everything doesn't break. There is no way I would let a human stay there.
Helen
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2005 Montana 3475 pulled by our 2005 Ford 350 Power Stroke Diesel
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08-26-2006, 03:22 AM
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Montana Master
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John, I like that avatar. Earlier this year when I drove my folks home from Arizona, I saw the same thing in my rear view. I only got a warning, thankfully.
Don & Donna
Vancouver Island
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08-26-2006, 03:58 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Erie
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Go here http://www.recvehicle.com/laws.html
If you scroll down you will see the states that allow and do not allow passengers in travel trailers and fifth wheels.
I would never let anyone ride in my fifth wheel... not even my enemy. On the open roads forum this subject comes up now and then and when it does folks post photos of what a trailer type RV looks like after a crash... a pile of big toothpicks with clothes and curtains mixed in. Some states allow passengers if they are wearing seat belts... OMG could you imagine being strapped in? Either way you would be dead.
God Bless
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08-26-2006, 04:19 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
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I have three words to say about riding in the Montana or any other tows RV:
Don't Do IT!
If you ever saw what was left on a 5th wheel or even a motor home after an accident you would never consider it.
Steve & Betty (AKA steves)
2005 3400RL Montana
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08-26-2006, 04:28 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
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Amen!!!
Stiles n Dianna
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08-26-2006, 04:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Franklin
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Once while Dano was fueling up the Dodge, I went into the Monty to make us some sandwiches so we could keep on driving. Well, when he got done, he pulled away from the pumps and over to the side. That was long enough for me to be in the Monty while moving! And we were only going about 2 miles an hour. No, definately not a good idea. Can't think of a reason why you would want to or need to.
Lisa alias Wife of Dano
2006 3000RK
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08-26-2006, 05:45 AM
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Montana Master
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I would like to ride back there for a short distance, like around an RV Park. For a short time I could just sit on the floor. I've heard lots of horror stories that the sounds you hear would make you wonder if the rig is coming apart. I would like to at least experience that for myself.
See another Montana or Mountaineer on the road? Flash lights twice, it might be one of us!
Steve Reigle (pronounced Regal)
Fulltiming since 3/21/03
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08-26-2006, 06:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
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M.O.C. #1989
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We've always thought lying on the bed would be the only way to do this. Haven't tried it and don't want to but we've talked about it if one of us was really ill and we needed to travel.
Happy trails.........................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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08-26-2006, 07:18 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
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I know of only one state for sure that allows it: Indiana. But it is definitely not recommended. Unlike Steve Reigle, I have no desire to experience it either.
Orv
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08-26-2006, 11:21 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tipton
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Steve,
I'll just bet we could get someone to do you that favor in Goshen at the Rally, I'll pull that big ole rig of yours around the campground, won't even go fast!
Rode in the old TT once to the dump, 5 MPH, NOPE, not going there again. And, Steve, the sounds and creaking and groaning scared the beejeebies out of me, one reason my dogs and my computers and cameras do NOT ride in any rig, they go in the truck, period, no exceptions, NADDA!!!
How strongly can we say this without getting edited by the moderators??? THIS STRONG??? MORE??? MORE??? MORE????
OKKK, do you get the idea, we think it is a BAD BAD BAD BAD idea!
Carol & Al
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08-26-2006, 11:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
Posts: 6,064
M.O.C. #1989
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Calif allows it as long as you communication between the passenger and the driver. Not saying it is a good idea just wanted to clarify which states allow. Wonder why?????
Happy trails.......................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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08-26-2006, 12:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by Parrothead
We've always thought lying on the bed would be the only way to do this. Haven't tried it and don't want to but we've talked about it if one of us was really ill and we needed to travel.
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If I or Lorraine were that ill I'd be finding a lot better alternative. Any ill person would be even more so after just a few miles back there.
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08-26-2006, 01:02 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Fallon
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M.O.C. #1989
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You are probably right Glenn. Didn't say we were going to do it, just talked about it. I told Ed I'd rather curl up on the back seat of the TV.
Happy trails.....................
Sue and Ed Rowe
Hemet California 2005 3400RL 2006 GMC 3500 Dually, D/A, Crew Cab, Long Bed
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08-26-2006, 01:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clearwater
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M.O.C. #420
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I didn't really think you would. I just saw another way to make the point of DON'T DO IT!!
And to comment on another of your posts....
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quote:Calif allows it as long as you communication between the passenger and the driver. Not saying it is a good idea just wanted to clarify which states allow. Wonder why?????
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If you ever figure that out lets us know.
Glenn
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